Five possible John Terry replacements at Chelsea: Man United target, French starlet and more

As contract talks stall between John Terry and Chelsea it is becoming increasingly unlikely the centre-back will be plying his trade at Stamford Bridge next season.

The 33-year-old has been a rock at the back for the Blues over the last 16 seasons. His qualities as a leader will also be missed should he decide to end his time in west London, and it will be a tough task for the Portuguese boss to find an adequate replacement.

Mourinho has already been in contact with Saint-Etienne starlet Kurt Zouma this season with the 19-year-old seeming keen on a Premier League switch, but who else will he consider signing to step into Terry's considerable shoes? talkSPORT takes a look at some contenders, in the gallery above.

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